South Bayou
Fort Walton Beach
Popular places to visit
Okaloosa Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Okaloosa Island Beach during your trip to Fort Walton Beach? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
After visiting Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fort Walton Beach. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park during your visit to Fort Walton Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its seafood restaurants.
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center during your trip to Fort Walton Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Okaloosa Island Pier
Okaloosa Island Pier is just one of the places to see in Fort Walton Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Wild Willy's Adventure Zone
You can take time to visit Wild Willy's Adventure Zone during your travels to Fort Walton Beach. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Things to do
4 Hour Destin Harbor Crab Island Excursion
Southern Star Dolphin Cruise in Destin
Sunset Dolphin Cruise in Destin
Destin Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise
Destin Dolphin Watching and Shelling Tour
Top hotels in South Bayou
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Pool is beautiful
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
It was great!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
The only thing I didn't like was that the room cleaning wasn't completed—they didn't replace the glasses, they didn't clean the shower, and one day they didn't clean at all, leaving neither water nor coffee.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Club Destin Condos
Having visited Destin many times we were so pleasantly surprised by the Club Destin property. The location is perfect. The prices are reasonable. The property is very clean. All in all...a great time.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard
This hotel is in serious need of updates and a thorough deep cleaning. We booked four rooms for a birthday trip, and the experience was disappointing from the start. One of our rooms went three days without their bathroom being cleaned, which forced us to share showers. I even had to go to Walmart ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
Staff were very nice
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Bayou
Northwest
When in Northwest, you can plan a visit to Emerald Coast Science Center and Okaloosa Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Cinco Bayou
Travellers like the shopping in Cinco Bayou, and Beltway Shopping Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Ocean City
While visiting Ocean City, you might make a stop by sights like Choctawhatchee Bay and Bel-Air Shopping Center.
Oakland
While visiting Oakland, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center and Preston Hood Athletic Complex.
Garniers Beach
While Garniers Beach may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Timpoochee Trail and Okaloosa Island Beach.
Beal Parkway
When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Timpoochee Trail and Okaloosa Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
